Stop Smoking With EASE

By Christine Jenkins

Many people have come up to me and asked the question “What is the the best way to stop smoking ?” They seem to expect a one sentence answer that will enable them to quit immediately. This just doesn’t happen, so here is my slightly longer answer.

The best way to stop smoking is to be sure of the reasons why you want to give up, and also to make a plan. You must have the help and support of family and friends to cope with nicotine withdrawal symptoms.

Create a listing of the reasons why you want to give up. There are many, yours could include improved health and fitness, greater life expectancy, lessening risk of heart problems and cancer, being a good example for your family, better smelling breath, increased chances of having a sturdy baby, improved skin with lesser wrinkles, saving costs, etc.

Fix a date when you will give up. It may be a New Year’s Day resolution, a birthday or another special day. It may be National No Smoking Day, which is usually the second Wednesday of every March. Setting a date enables you to prepare yourself mentally.

Find out what you should expect and prepare to face the rigours of the withdrawal symptoms. Nearly everyone finds the initial days to be the most demanding. Things hopefully improve after the first three or four days. Nicotine withdrawal symptoms could include short temper, fidgetyness, frustration, sleeplessness and being very clumsy.

Nicotine replacement treatments in the shape of gum, patches, lozenges, inhalers, etc can greatly increase your chances of success, by reducing the intensity of your desire. Nicotinell, Nicorette and NiQuitin CQ are some of the nicotine aids. Another alternative is to use the medication Zyban, which you can obtain on prescription.

You must find something else to do, to replace smoking. You can consume a lot of water, tea, or fruit juice, or even chew gum. To avoid the increase in weight that usually goes with stopping smoking, alter your diet, avoid alcohol, and take more exercise.

Try to avoid circumstances where you may be tempted to light up. Cutting down your smoking without fixing a date to stop, may not work, because your smoking will probably increase once again.

Be prepared and face the fact that it is easy to give in to the desire and commence smoking again, especially when you are uptight and upset. You could lose all that you have gained, if you have one solitary cigarette.

Don’t let that happen.

About the Author: Christine Jenkins writes health related articles for a variety of websites including http://www.watch-your-health.com , http://www.weght-loss-site4u.com and http://www.stop-smoking-site4u.com .

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